EXTRATERRESTRIAL LIFE
Analyzing a Mysterious Prospect

What is life? Put this question to a biologist and he responds: Ask
me another. Ask a chemist and he might provide the inquirer with an obtuse
mathematical equation. Ask an astronomer about the source of life and he
might point to the stars. There is documented evidence that Earth has in
fact been visited by beings from beyond our world. Even though this evidence
is of a superior quality, it is not the kind of evidence for life among
the stars that is taken seriously or sought after by public promoters and
researchers who have spent countless millions of dollars in their search
for extraterrestrial life. Furthermore, there is not even a qualitative
consensus among scientists as to what, by definition, life truly is. In
the Bible, which tells us much about life, God is clearly revealed as the
giver of life. Dissenters will argue that this is not the kind of life
that should be discussed. Notwithstanding, all life does indeed come from
the Creator, thus it has a definite source, abode and purpose.

Probably the greatest and strangest mystery of our present time is that
of UFOs ("unidentified flying objects") and related phenomena.
By definition UFOs include phenomenon found among reports of aerial objects,
lights, beings, or physical effects that are regarded by witnesses as anomalies
because of their peculiar behavior. Included in these are the infamous
"flying saucers." Certainly these phenomena present a serious
challenge to our understanding. After years of studying case reports and
eye-witness accounts involving these anomalous occurrences, leading researchers
have admitted they have no truly adequate explanation. Since the modern
era of UFO sightings began after World War II, reports of unidentified flying
objects have steadily increased in numbers. Until only recently such reports
were usually discounted as natural phenomena or explained away as erroneous
sightings due to poor observations. Because of the enormous increase in
the numbers of these reports in the past five years there has been a major
shift in public awareness, interest, and opinion about these strange apparitions,
so much so that even the skeptics are now left with the burden of proof
for their insistence that UFOs do not exist. Rather than just being relegated
to obscure and incredulous fringe groups of eccentric followers whose sanity
was often questioned, the UFO phenomenon has gained such widespread popular
interest that people from all walks of life and social classes are involved,
including quite respectable middle and upper class professionals. Furthermore,
UFOs have reportedly been spotted by a number of our cream-of-the-crop American
heroes, the astronauts. Even former presidents have filed reports. Such
seemingly incredible sightings have caused many to believe that Earth
is being visited by aliens from a distant planet. As a cultural reflection
of this belief, theatres now abound with motion pictures carrying themes
of UFOs and alien visitations, mutilations, peculiar geographical markings,
strange vampire like creatures, and other paranormal topics. Television
and radio is rife with entire programs and features presenting evidence
of these extraordinary UFO occurrences. Meanwhile, workshops, encounter
groups and major conventions are springing up in many places offering a
forum for the exchange of information and for the consolation of people
who have been directly or indirectly affected or victimized by these bizarre
occurrences - occurrences often accompanied by terrifying consequences.
This world wide fascination with UFOs and related phenomena has reached
an all-time high in our present day. A UFO sighting occurs somewhere on
Earth every three minutes. Recent surveys indicate that approximately half
of Americans believe UFOs are real and that they represent alien space craft.
Many millions claim to have seen a UFO at one time or another, and, according
to a recent estimate, nearly one million Americans claim to have been abducted
by aliens. It is evident that something very significant is occurring and
that it is a serious problem which is not going to diminish soon. Like
every other "new thing" that confronts us it certainly demands
an explanation.

Since all truth, authority and power rests in the Almighty, it is clear
that only the discerning Christian community, equipped with the resources
of Holy Writ, has the ability to provide a systematic, sensible, and truly
Biblical solution to this perplexing dilemma of UFOs and alien visitations
now so widely reported. Since God created all things, it is obvious that
His word must apply, either directly or indirectly, to all of life's concerns.
Hence, this must include our present inquiry into this intriguing matter.
It is increasingly clear that the prevalent rationalistic world views held
by modern science, astronomy, politics, and other involved disciplines are
not able to provide a satisfactory answer to this perplexing question.
The inability of even our government to make a definitive diagnosis of the
UFO phenomenon has led to a variety of hypothesis. Two interpretive models,
although, dominate as a public explanation: the Naturalistic-Technologic
Hypothesis, (NTH) and the Extra-Terrestrial Hypothesis (ETH). Following
a brief evaluation of these two hypotheses, a third, or Biblical Hypothesis
is described.

The NTH explains UFOs as being produced by natural effects or man-made
objects. Until recently, this has been the predominate view in the scientific
community. Natural effects may include unusual cloud formations and atmospheric
phenomena, mirages, bright stars and planets, meteors, inversions, "swamp
gas" and so on. Technologic effects may include satellites, rocket
launchings or reentries, airplanes or obscure and unusual aircraft, weather
balloons and other types of IFOs (Identified Flying Objects), and the likes.
Closer examination of these explanations, which have long been offered
up as "official," have consistently betrayed very serious deficiencies.
A case in point is the well documented account of an experienced pilot
and survivor of many World War II missions who flew in pursuit of "an
enormous metallic object" moving at great speeds and up to great heights.
The object was fruitlessly chased by several other pilots as well. The
war veteran died in a crash as a result of his pursuit. The public explanation
given was that the pilot had been pursuing the bright planet Venus, lost
consciousness at great altitude, and then perished in the crash of his plane.
The fallacy of this explanation became apparent when it was pointed out
that this incident occurred, during broad daylight, when Venus was so obscure
that it would have required a careful search of the skies in the right area
by an experienced observer with acute vision in order to see the starlike
point of light. One suggestion offered for such habits of misinformation
is that of policies surrounding issues of national security and the protection
of classified projects. Many nations around the world have officially or
secretly engaged in serious UFO investigations at the governmental or military
level, yet the United States government has consistently denied the existence
or danger of UFO's and extraterrestrials. Secret government projects involving
bizarre and exotic experimental technologies have often been suggested as
an explanation for UFO reports. These may exist to some extent, yet even
these possibilities inherently leave a trail of unanswered questions.

Hoaxes have played a part, as well, in the case lists of sightings.
Of interest is the fact that many falsified photographs have been made of
UFOs, and in particular, flying saucers. Some of these have been very convincing
and when they are dumped into the information channels it only makes for
greater difficulty in separating the wheat from the chafe. There is, although,
something important to be remembered about such falsifications; whenever
one finds counterfeits that in itself is a vital indication of a real and
authentic original counterpart. As in any discipline, if it were not for
the original there would be no idea for the derivative imitation. Anything
worth an imposture is almost certain to exist in its ultimate reality as
a genuine fact. This is the often overlooked principle of imitative correspondence,
since imitations are inherently subsidized by the real. This is just as
likely in the UFO arena as in any other pursuit. One interesting observation
about UFO photographs is that there are often complaints about the poor
quality of the images, that they are "always blurry and out of focus"
or not well defined. Yet, at the same time, when detailed good quality
high resolution photographs are obtained, the same critics contend that
they are phony and staged. One just can't win!

The ETH explains UFOs as representing alien spacecraft occupied by beings
conducting an exploration of our world and its life forms. There has been
a dramatic shift in popular opinion in recent years from the NTH to the
ETH. There are, although, serious inherent deficiencies in the ETH just
as there are in the NTH. At the outset, it should be noted, there is an
intimate and traceable connection between the expectation of life in outer
space and the theory of evolution. Also significant is the fact that the
physical structure or appearance of observed aliens is usually quite "humanoid"
rather than strictly "alien." This should stand out as a conspicuous
coincidence and strange effect, considering the unique adaptations of life
within an alleged evolutionary construct, especially in a context cosmic
in scale. Given the narrow parameters required for the development of life
in outer space, coupled with the exceedingly harsh environments encountered
there, there is an inherent statistical unlikelihood of any planet capable
of producing life which could develop intergalactic travel. Even the distance
of the nearest star to Earth would represent an 80,000-year round trip journey
given our present technology. One highly respectable source reported that
it is unlikely that any star within 100 light years from Earth is stable
enough to support biochemical evolution. The vast distances between improbable
candidates would seem to negate the possibility of extraterrestrials visiting
our world from outer space. The hard fact is that recent "discoveries"
of planets in space and "life" on Mars, for instance, remain unconfirmed
and speculative at best, if not downright unprovable. Furthermore the number
and variety of alien encounters being reported far exceeds that required
for a sensible exploration of our Earth. Noteworthy is the fact that leading
UFO researchers admit that there seems to be no evidence that these strange
effects originate from outer space.

Even though the UFO phenomenon remains largely unexplained, it has become
a well established and very credible phenomenon accompanied by very real
and measurable physical effects as substantiated by a great number of reliable
witnesses and investigators. The question then remains, if UFOs are not
natural or technically induced illusions and if they are not extraterrestrial
in origin, then what are they? A few researchers have offered up a rather
vague, somewhat para-psychological, if not downright mystical suggestion
that the present phenomenon is a "physical manifestation of an interdimentional
paranormal consciousness that has the ability to manipulate the collective
human consciousness and perception, as well as matter and energy."
This suggestion, difficult to make sense of, only contributes to the problem.
UFOs are characterized by their ability to violate the known laws of physics
when maneuvering in the atmosphere, and they are usually very elusive.
Unless they are the products of some long standing well kept technological
secret, they seem to represent an intervention by unseen intelligent powers
who can manipulate or transcend the laws of nature at will. The former
seems incredible given the improbability of human nature, en masse, for
maintaining secrets in the aggregate for any length of time. The latter
possibility, although, seems much more likely based on the observed facts,
and especially on what we know from Scripture. As said before, many who
claim to have had encounters with UFOs have reported that these objects
seem to be more alive and intelligent than just mechanical craft. Given
the obvious deficiencies by which both the NTH and the ETH are plagued,
we have yet another model with which to explore this problem, a solution
which has been largely overlooked if not simply ignored, namely, the Biblical
Hypothesis. The model demonstrated here is not only consistent with the
known facts but has a sound Scriptural basis as well. Thus it becomes rather
ostensible that the "aliens" are none other than the fallen angels
or demons mentioned in Scripture.

As pointed out previously, one of the greatest enigmas of life is the
issue of human suffering. It is, although, well known that the scriptures
make an ultimate connection between suffering and original sin. It is also
evident from Scriptural implications that the mystery of iniquity started
with an insurrection among the ranks of the host of heaven. This iniquity
was soon transferred to man at his fall in Eden. Satan had the power to
intervene and modify physical reality from the beginning, hence his appearance
to our first parents in the form of a serpent. It is evident that throughout
history he has repeatedly demonstrated this power through his agents, those
diabolical leagues of demons, who share this supernatural power to materialize
in a variety of formidable apparitions and manifestations. The most atrocious
historical incidence of this invasion was the earlier quoted episode of
extraterrestrial or "alien" visitations to Earth as recorded in
the sixth chapter of Genesis which we again quote in the following because
of its importance to our understanding of this vital issue and its relevance
to our present day:

"And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of
the earth, and daughters were born unto them, That the sons of God saw
the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all
which they chose. And the Lord said, My spirit shall not always strive
with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and
twenty years. There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after
that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they
bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men
of renown." (Genesis 6:1-4 )

From this account as recorded in Genesis 6:1-4 we know that a great amount
of ancient Babylonian, Greek, and Roman mythology have been generated, traditions
of roving god-beings, lustful orgies, and promiscuous, fickle, and insatiable
offspring who were hard to please. It is these same beings whose amorous
propensities for members of the human race led to births of half human and
half divine demonized offspring, as we saw earlier. The New Testament also
makes note of this event in at least three other key passages: I Peter 3:19,
20; II Peter 2:4-6; and Jude 1:6-7. The facts of the case are simple and
unequivocal and the supporting evidence is too great to deny and too varied
to detail it all here, but suffice it to say, angelic, or, rather, demonic
beings ("sons of God" by direct creation) did come to Earth and
did "abduct" human beings and did actually interbreed with them.
The vicious offspring of these unlawful cohabitations were demon possessed
grotesque sub-human physical giants whose animated purpose was to thwart
the plan of God and pollute the human race, hence destroy the Seed, that
is, Jesus Christ. There is a wealth of extra-Biblical evidences of giants
among the historic traditions of various cultures of the world. Furthermore
there has been found confirming evidence in the fossil record of "human"
gigantism at various places in the world of the past. The result of this
genetic travesty, the hybridization of astral and terrestrial beings, was
exceeding wickedness and only evil continually. Violence was so rampant
that it "repented" God and "grieved him at his heart"
that He had made man upon the Earth (Genesis 6:5-7). Thus the judgment
of the great Flood was accelerated not only because of man's sin but because
of this supra-demonic evil. This incident recorded in Genesis 6:1-4 seems
to have a strange parallel and similarity to what is being reported today
in the UFO-alien abduction phenomenon.

It is therefore apparent that there is a much deeper, more profound,
and diabolical meaning to what is occurring in the UFO phenomena today than
what is being suggested through semi-scientific explanations. The evidence
is undeniable that this phenomenon is an important aspect of what the Bible
discloses as spiritual warfare. Given that our atmosphere is literally
swarming with advocates of "the prince of the power of the air"
(Ephesians 2:2; 6:12) it should come as no surprise that there might be
an occasional visible manifestation, or materialization, of such a presence
and perversion of God's created order. It is increasingly evident that
there is a strong connection between the UFO phenomenon and the culting
of our modern world. Christian UFO researchers have noted a very high incidence
of prior involvement in the occult by individuals who have been contacted
or abducted by UFOs. It is also evident that UFOlogy - the fascination
with UFOs and alleged space creatures - has precipitated squarely into the
midst of the New Age movement of which advocates increasingly deny man's
evolutionary ascension from an elementary organism in a primordial soup
in favor of his supposed regal origin in the stars. Many of these people
claim that "we are not alone" and that extraterrestrials have
visited Earth in the past. Some even advocate that we were "planted"
here and that these creatures have returned to further "cultivate"
us. The "proof" of this is seen in the current alien abduction
epidemic. The "aliens," which are often described as insect like
creatures with almond-shaped eyes, thus engage themselves through weird
nocturnal kidnappings during which they conduct crude and grotesque "examinations"
and surgical procedures, often sexual in nature, and reminiscent of medieval
tales of encounters with demons. Many people have, through hypnosis and
other means, claimed to receive revelations or messages from extraterrestrials,
the so called "space brothers." These messages typically come
through occultic means such as channeling (spiritism), automatic handwriting,
or other paranormal means. It is also apparent the aliens seem intent on
accelerating human evolution into the "Aquarian Age" when there
will be ultimate human "unification and harmony." There is, although,
nothing in the UFO phenomenon that leads to belief in the one true God.
The "visitors" thus appear to be in tune with what has come to
be known as New Age religion, including eastern mysticism, astral projection,
and harmonic convergence, and so on. None of these are in harmony with
Jesus Christ. They are more interested in steering us away from the one
who said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life," to fool mankind
about Bible prophecy, and even to falsify His coming in the very era of
Christ's return. The messages seem to be a counterfeit parallel to Christianity
and their agenda seems to include, at one point, a massive evacuation or
"rapture" of sorts for the "qualified" and "in
tune" element, or remnant, of the population prior to a disastrous
armageddon-like epoch which, in turn, is to be followed by a blissful New
Age. All of this has the potential of a monstrous and unprecedented deception,
of which the paradigm shift in our own day is but a preparation. The Bible
tells us that the fallen angels have shadowed humanity ever since Satan
deceived our first parents in Eden. Even though this fact is discounted
by modern day rationalists who reject the supernatural, the Christian must
not forget that the creation of the heaven and the Earth was a supernatural
beginning, that the inspiration of the Word of God was a supernatural process,
that the coming of Christ was a supernatural event and finally, the Christian's
own personal salvation is a present and ongoing supernatural act of God
in the fullest sense. It is clearly an odd contradiction, especially for
the believer, to discount the supernatural quality of his or her faith.
By the same token, the supernatural element of reality is a dynamic ingredient
within the heinous activities of the fallen angelic host as well. It is
a comfort for the believer to know that meanwhile God's Holy angels, in
even greater numbers, continue to engage themselves as ministering spirits
on behalf of God's people (Hebrews 1:4). The same also signal the ultimate
victory of good over evil. It is thus evident that the paranormal attributes,
especially of the visiting abductors, seem to correspond to those of angelic
beings, particularly fallen angels or demonic agents, whose abilities to
effect physical reality are already established in Scripture.

Many, if not all, of the UFO cases involve sinister activities and messages
which are decidedly anti-Christian. In light of these messages it is virtually
senseless to think that alleged extraterrestrials would travel millions
of light years simply to teach New Age philosophy, deny Christianity, and
promote the occult when there is already a preponderance of such activity
already occurring in our world. The UFO apparitions appear intelligent
in themselves if not controlled by some mysterious intelligence. Discerning
Christians have suggested that those involved with these apparitions are
not in contact with extraterrestrials but with demonic spirits intent on
driving people away from Christ. It is evident that the same entities who
operate in haunted houses are likely the same agents that are at work propagating
the UFO and related phenomenon, with some likely technical assistance from
misguided and depraved humanity, quite possibly a demon possessed segment
of human collaborators. Again, considering the issue of possible intelligent
life on other planets is the question of how unfallen beings, assuming that
"aliens" are unfallen, could share the same universe with fallen
creatures, i.e., humans, considering that the effects of original sin seem
to pervade the entire universe (Roman 8:19-22).

Regarding it as too incredulous some theologians have argued that the
original Hebrew rendition of Genesis 6:1-4, "doesn't allow" for
actual demonic interbreeding or "marriage" with men (women).
It is instead declared that the "sons of God" were godly "Sethites"
who intermarried with the ungodly "Cainites" (The mere consideration
of the "godly" marrying the "ungodly" is a patent practical
contradiction in itself), or that angels "have no flesh," they
are spirits. Yet we find that the Hebrew does allow for it, the Sethite
argument does not hold up, and that angels can indeed assume human form
of which a classic example is given in Genesis 18 and 19 where angels took
on human form in its fullest anatomic sense and undoubtedly with complete
human bodily capabilities. A popular argument which construes that angels
have no sex is taken from Matthew 22:30. Such a statement, however, is
never made in the passage. The verse only says that they do not marry;
it comments neither on their ability to marry, nor specifically on the status
of disobedient fallen angels, since only the good angels are mentioned.
Genesis 6:1-4 records nothing less than a profound and startling intervention
of certain fallen angels into the affairs of humanity before the flood and
once more in the land of Canaan pending the arrival of the Israelites to
that promised land. These had the audacity to fabricate a false "virgin
birth" in the most preposterous manner imaginable. Thus we can see
an historic precedent to the current alien abduction invasion in their unlawful
tamperings with mortal man in these last days. "And, as it was in
the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man."
-Luke 17:26

Many false prophets have arisen to proclaim the imminent end of the world
and their word has gone without effect. With the advent of the turn of
the millennium there undoubtedly will arise a similar sensation. Yet, it
is quite likely that Satan has already long effected our calendar to where
even the year 2,000 is obscure. If the awe of that imminent year comes
and goes without the sensation they sought it is likely that many will "go
back to fishing" saying "Where is the promise of his coming? for
since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the
beginning of the creation" (II Peter 3:4) for it is written, "But
of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my
Father only" (Matthew 24:36).

The fearful phenomenon of demonic "taking" or "abduction"
and "habitation" of human bodies has been repeated many times
throughout history, although never on the global scale of which Satan attempted
in the days of Noah, with one possible exception, now. Just as world conditions
in the days before the Flood pre-staged that early catastrophe, so will
world conditions in the last days of this age foreshadow a potentially greater
disaster. This would also include a preponderance of the occult and of
extraterrestrial or trans-dimensional demonic intervention (Genesis 6:2;
I Timothy 4:1; Revelation 9:1-11). We see clear evidences of this today
in a varied form under the guise of "UFOs" and "aliens from
another world" who come to deceive, kidnap and possess humans in a
godless deception perfectly tailored to our modern technological age. Evidence
from the Bible indicates that it is very real but, in reality, it is not
what it is purported to be and is not what most people thing it is. "...in
the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing
spirits, and doctrines of devils." (I Timothy 4:1)

It is apparent that UFOs represent an intelligence that has interfaced
with humanity and has assumed varied forms from the beginning. It is doubtful
that these intelligences come from outer space. Giving no hint of "life"
existing elsewhere, Scripture points to the centrality of the Earth in the
creation account, the work of God's salvation, and in the promises of future
cosmic restoration. On Earth God presents Himself in solemn covenants and
Divine appearances. On Earth the Son of God became man, and on Earth stood
the cross of the Redeemer. Even the physical centrality of the Earth is
implicit in the creation account from the fact that God created the Earth
before he created the Sun, Moon and stars. Reckoning the principle of correspondence,
of which the Scripture is abundant, even the astute cosmologist must ask
himself, what was the station of the Earth "revolving" around
before the Sun was created days later. All of the factors surrounding
the UFO and related phenomenon corresponds with warnings issued in the Bible
against these very "principalities, powers, rulers of darkness, and
spiritual wickedness in high places" who "left their own habitation."
They along with their unchained cohorts have left a trail of deception
and atrocity throughout history. Against these, our only reliable answer,
recourse, and sanctuary is God's Holy word of truth and righteousness.
His glorious Person and finished work constitute the only but all-sufficient
ground of deliverance from the baleful power of supernaturalism. He is
"the Way," leading out of darkness; "the Truth," protecting
from error; and "the Life," delivering from death (John 14:6).
In Him there is full redemption; apart from Him, unalleviated woe. According
to a recent survey of several hundred people who claimed to have been abducted
by aliens, there were no true Bible believing Christians found among the
interviewees. Thus we find another "red-flag" indicator that this
phenomenon is decidedly demonic. Dear reader, are you a born again Christian?
One of Christ's great comforts to the believer is the Biblical declaration
that "...greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world"
( I John 4:4).

In due process Earth has proven to be unique as an abode of living creatures
and a most suitable place for such inhabitants including man, as it is written:
"For thus saith the Lord that created the heavens; God Himself that
formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not
in vain (waste), he formed it to be inhabited: I am the Lord and there is
none else" - Isaiah 45:18. Thus the Earth is disclosed in Divine
revelation to be a unique place insofar as human, animal, and plant life
is concerned. It is God Himself with his angels, fixed and fallen, not
"men" from another planet who represent life in outer space and
which are often associated with the stars in Scripture, and who have their
probable habitation among the stars (planets) and who are the visiting advocates
of Earth. These beings, as examined in the light of man's definition are
not even alive. The very author of life Himself does not metabolize, reproduce,
or even grow. Then, of course, the ultimate visitation from that realm
"not of this world" was Christ Himself who died at Calvary. Amen.